Commercial Finance Manager, PLC, Wexford

Commercial Finance Manager, PLC, Wexford

• Wexford
• Permanent
• Reference: 24764-AQ

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join their senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and leading a high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Finance Director and wider leadership team to provide financial insight and support business strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of five, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts, ensuring delivery within agreed reporting deadlines.
• Prepare divisional management reporting packs for submission to Group Finance.
• Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, including all reconciliations and control processes.
• Deliver meaningful financial and operational reporting on a daily and weekly basis, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of half-year and year-end accounts for Group reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring business assumptions and financial impacts are accurately reflected.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for budgeting and forecasting, including submission to Group Finance.
• Drive the implementation of best-practice processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Work alongside the Finance Director to establish and enhance site-based costing methodologies.
• Assist in the development and ongoing review of customer pricing models, analysing customer profitability and margin performance to support commercial decision-making.
• Provide detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast, challenging assumptions and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support business performance through financial analysis that enhances productivity, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to improve profitability and margin growth.
• Ensure compliance with Group policies, PLC governance requirements, internal controls, audit standards, taxation obligations, and statutory regulations.
• Prepare statutory financial statements in collaboration with Group Finance.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with experience operating within a group company, PLC environment, or a commercial finance role within industry.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing teams and supporting organisational change.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business.
• A hands on approach with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be highly advantageous.

A very attractive remuneration & benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Interested in this opportunity?

Apply now with your CV to Anne Quinn, Manager Industry Division

To apply, please email your CV to Anne Quinn , our consultant managing this assignment via the email link below or contact
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